Disclosure Ref: 1 sent 16/1

Freedom of Information Act 2000 Request

Cost of Liam Allen trial

Request

Liam Allan trial and preparation.

Please advise all costs associated with the above. Breaking it down to the various elements through preparation, bringing the case to the lower court and the higher court.

Response

Please note the following information only relates to external costs to the CPS for the case of Liam Allen at the Crown Court. The internal costs of the CPS in relation to this case cannot be provided as this information has not been specifically recorded. The response to your request can be viewed below.

Plea Trial Preparation Hearing (PTPH): £100 payment to Counsel and a conference fee of £80.40, this figure is inclusive of VAT.

Three day trial: Junior Counsel costs of £2,352.00, inclusive of VAT.

Cracked trial: Junior Counsel costs of £1,596.00, this figure is also inclusive of VAT.

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